Introduction
According to the Mayo Clinic, fiber is an important part of not only keeping a healthy digestive system, but also preventing diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Unfortunately, many people struggle to get the necessary recommended levels of daily fiber. The American Dietetic Association recommends that men get at least 38g of fiber each day, and women at least 25g. When these levels seem unobtainable, many people turn to fiber supplements, such as Benefiber.
Wheat Dextrin
Benefiber's key ingredient is a natural form of soluble fiber called wheat dextrin. Wheat dextrin is made from the starch of the wheat plant. By U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards, Benefiber is also a gluten-free substance with less than 20 ppm of gluten per serving; however, Benefiber contains small amounts of gluten, which may affect those that are severely reactive to the substance.
Soluble
Benefiber dissolves completely in liquids. Benefiber can be stirred into any non-carbonated beverage without leaving any residual granules or clumps. Benefiber is also unique in its ability to dissolve without thickening the liquid it is placed in. The fiber is completely odorless and tasteless, allowing you to use it in a variety of ways, from beverages to cooking, to increase your fiber content.
Cholesterol
According to the Mayo Clinic, adequate levels of soluble fiber in your diet can help lower your cholesterol levels. Soluble fiber targets the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your bloodstream. By helping reduce the levels of LDL cholesterol, Benefiber can decrease your overall blood cholesterol numbers, which can help prevent cholesterol plaque from building up on your blood vessel walls.
Glucose
Benefiber can help control insulin and glucose levels in the blood. When issues with insulin occur, blood glucose levels can cause the formation of diabetes. According to Kay M. Behall, PhD, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, soluble fibers (such as those found in Benefiber) can help control glycemic variables. Benefiber does this by helping improve the metabolism of glucose in the bloodstream.
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